OB-GYN

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative seeks a physician to deliver comprehensive medical care in Hattiesburg, MS. Under the CEO, you will provide high quality care to community patients and supervise clinical activities.

Requirements include medical degree, residency in family medicine or related fields, Mississippi license, and a minimum of three years in community health. You will support preventive care and collaborate with local providers to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved medical school and completed residency in family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, or OB-GYN.
• Valid Mississippi medical license with unrestricted DEA privileges.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in community health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical care activities.
• Maintain case histories, examination reports and other medical records in the approved format.
• Assess, diagnose and treat medical problems of SeMRHI patients.
• Develop and document appropriate care plans for management of problems.
• Promote preventive care and healthy lifestyles for all patient life-cycles.
• Coordinate services with other center providers and local specialists.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Flexibility

Clinical competency

Education

MD or DO

Residency in family medicine / pediatrics / internal medicine / OB-GYN

Mississippi medical license

BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Womens - Hattiesburg, MS 39401, Job Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality medical care to patients of Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to provide general medical care activities
• Maintains case histories, examination reports and other medical records in the approved format
• Assesses, diagnosis and treats medical problems of SeMRHI patients
• Develops and documents appropriate plans for the management of problems identified
• Promotes preventive care and healthy lifestyles for all patient life-cycles
• Refer patients to the hospitalist for care as necessary
• Maintain courtesy hospital privileges as required
• Coordinate services with other center providers, local specialists and community resources
• Serves as preceptor for center nurse practitioners as necessary
• Establish health care standards and protocols for each medical service and program
• Ensures confidentiality of patient information and records
• Participates actively in Performance Improvement activities
• Maintain complete, up to date and accurate problem oriented medical records
• Complies with credentialing and other administrative requirements necessary for meeting regulatory standards
• Demonstrate positive personal attributes such as honesty, integrity and professionalism in all aspects of the job
• Work to ensure the productivity and effectiveness of clinical, staff, in terms of utilization and patient satisfaction
• Attend classes, workshops, and seminars as appropriately to maintain clinical competency and stay informed of changes in community health
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural issues and a positive attitude when dealing with patients, colleagues and resource people from outside the center
• Must be flexible and willing to float to other clinic locations as needed to support operational needs, ensure adequate coverage, and maintain quality patient care
• Completes the required IT/Security trainings prior to the deadline

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of Medicine or Osteopathy, completion of an approved residency program in family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, or obstetrics/gynecology; a valid Mississippi medical license, and unrestricted privileges under the Controlled Substances statutes of the Drug Enforcement Agency.
• At least 3 years’ experience in providing care in a community health or related setting
• Valid Mississippi Medical License. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
• Must be able to use sound analytical thinking in providing patient care
• Must be able to reason in the practice of medicine
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing